Birmingham, AL | Family Photographer
Oh the pressure we feel as moms to have everybody nicely dressed, combed, brushed, matching, HAPPY and smiling all at the same dadgum time for family photo sessions. And if we are somehow able to achieve this miracle through bribes and gritted teeth, so help me if someone’s eyes aren’t closed (usually Dad’s). Why? Why do we inflict this madness on ourselves? Your family is beautiful and perfect AS IS. End of story. What if I told you there is a better way to capture the real, authentic beauty of your people?
Photography Session Tips
- Don’t say CHEESE! I’m gonna let you in on a little industry secret. Photographers do not like for mom and dad to tell their kids to say cheese. Just trust me on this one. We are internally cringing when you do this. Why? Because it produces cheesy, fake smiles. We are going for authentic here, remember?
- Sometimes, mom and dad, you are a distraction. We all know you have the best intentions, but your constant adjusting and fixing of your kiddos is stressful. To them. I guarantee if you will step back a little and let the photographer do her thing, your little person will feel the freedom to be themselves. This is when the magic happens.
- Trust your photographer. You chose her for a reason! You admire her work, her style, her art. Relax, she knows what she is doing! Don’t be afraid to let your kids act like kids. As photographers, we have seen just about every tantrum and meltdown under the sun. And, you know what? We are ok with it. We don’t think your kid is THE WORST if they are having a bad day. Odds are, if you stay calm, they will too.
- Try a documentary photography session. Mainly, because they are so much fun! They are hands down my clients’ favorite type of session. You get to be yourselves and I get to show you just how beautiful that is.
